Location: Atenas, Alajuela, Costa Rica, Central America (25 min. drive from airport, 25 minute walk to the town plaza) View Map
Accommodations: House, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 5)
FULLY FURNISHED HOME in quiet, upscale Atenas community.
Watch toucans, motmots and oropendula fly about while enjoying your breakfast on the tiled veranda (lanai) with a sweeping vista of the Central Valley below, mountains in the distance and a small patch of rainforest 50ft/15meters to the west.
Keep your eyes open for the iguanas (two, at least) that roam the property. Seek out the orchids about to bloom in the small orchid grotto. Photograph the butterflies fighting for a turn on the flowers planted especially for them. You may even spot the three toed sloths that live in the adjacent patch of forest.
National Geographic: Atenas 'has the best climate in the world...'
Inquire RE: availability
MINIMUM of 3 days notice prior to rental is required.
Smoking allowed OUTDOORS ONLY
Accompanying children must be 12 years or older.
No student groups.
Accompanying children must be 12 years or older.
Primary renter must be over 25 years old.
No student groups.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Covered Parking
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Double Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio: In addition to the veranda overlooking the Central Valley and the mountains below, there is a small deck off of master bedroom that looks directly into the small forest that begins around 50ft/15meters away - a private place to enjoy your morning coffee and a good read in the morning or a sunbath in the afternoon.
- Lanai
- View/Location
- Mountain View: Splendid view of the Central Valley, mountains in the distance and a small patch of forest 50ft/15meters to the west.
- Communications
- Telephone
- Broadband Internet: 512
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Quiet, private, gated, adjacent to patch of protected forest, magnificent view of Central Valley and mountains beyond, hummingbird garden, butterfly garden, orchid garden
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations): Casa Del Bosque (15B): 9" high splash threshold into large shower stall (large enough to accommodate a plastic patio chair, bather and assistant. Metal handholds on two sides of shower. Hand held shower head.
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations): Does not meet ADA Guidelines. Casa Del Bosque has from 24" to 27" walkways bordered by 1" gravel around the houses. While a wheelchair might fit the walkways, navigating corners (intersections of walkways) would be a problem. Request link to photos. 3 1/2" high thresholds at front door and veranda entries. Lawn and 1" rock paths between houses and gardens.
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters: Primary renter must be over 25 years old. Children must be 12 years or older. No vacationing students.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Other Activities
- Bird watch from the patio. Enjoy the butterfly, hummingbird and orchid gardens on the property.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$ 95/nt(3 nt min) .. $575/wk(7 days) ..$885/2 wks(14 days)..$995/3 wks(21 days)
$1100/1 month .. Special rate for 3 month minimum stay is $1025 per month.*
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*Rates are based on a maximum occupancy of 4 people.
Inquire RE: additional charge for 5th person.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Tropical Breezes/Small Patch of Forest/Splendid Vista
Year Purchased: 2007
Why the Owner Chose Atenas
The vacation rental is a scenic 25 minute drive from the main airport and within walking distance to the town of Atenas.
Atenas has at least four markets and a 'mercado' i.e a central market where fresh meat and vegetables are available six days a week. The 'Feria', a farmer's market, takes place on Friday mornings. Vendors offer everything from fresh papaya to tasty Costa Rican snacks.
Buses in and out of Atenas are cheap and a taxi will take you anywhere in Atenas for under $2.00 (800 to 1000 colones). (When we're in Atenas we usually walk to town to shop and use a taxi to carry us and our groceries back to the house.)
The Unique Benefits at this House
National Geographic's claim that Atenas has '...the best climate in the world...' could well be true. While visitors at the beaches swelter in the heat and humidity, the cool breezes of Atenas, particularly at the hillside location of this vacation rental, are a welcome and refreshing respite from the tropical heat.
Inquire RE: availability
MINIMUM of 3 days notice prior to rental is required.
Accompanying children must be 12 years or older.
Primary renter must be 25 years or older.
No student groups.
Owner's Map of Atenas
In late 2006 we discovered the town of Atenas and knew immediately that this was where we would like to retire. One charming little house should have been enough but then there was another, almost identical to it, just next store. The view was spectacular, it was quiet and the town of Atenas and its gracious inhabitants were a 25 minute walk away.
Until Harry retires from his software engineer position with Siemans we try to visit Atenas whenever we can. In the meantime, we the house to vacationers for most of the year. Visitors seem to never want to leave and some come back again and again. We're sure we made the right choice in choosing Atenas and hope you will think the same.
Property Photos
- Casa del Bosque and patch of forest in background. - Atenas, Aljuela, Costa Rica House with Mountain View, Wildlife Viewing, Sightseeing close to Restaurants
- Covered veranda, ceiling fan, tile floor, patch of forest behind. - Atenas, Aljuela, Costa Rica House with Mountain View, Wildlife Viewing, Sightseeing close to Restaurants
- From the veranda - Atenas, Aljuela, Costa Rica House with Mountain View, Wildlife Viewing, Sightseeing close to Restaurants
- Casa del Bosque - dining area, kitchen beyond
- Casa del Bosque - view of forest and Central Valley below.
- Daybed (very firm) for child or small adult or
- Master bedroom - ceiling fan, entry onto private patio overlooking forest.
- Guest bedroom - ceiling fan, tile floors.
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